- For external design execution this may require management of the contract; coordination of design deliverables; supporting design progress through team meetings; obtaining and aiding in resolving LANL subject matter expert comments.
- For internally produced design this may include management of design schedule, determining design team staffing needs, managing costs, quality checks, and overall delivery.
- In addition, you will:
- Develop cost estimates with the Engineering Services technical team for project support.
- Manage technical requirements for construction, including coordinating designer-constructor interface, design changes, submittal reviews, inspection documentation, request for information (RFI), commissioning, and certificate of occupancy process.
- Work with the integrated project team to assure substantial completion, punch-list, as-built, and turnover process is correctly implemented for project closeout; and work with document management representatives to ensure all project documentation is complete and stored in the appropriate repositories.
- Accordingly, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Adhere to and enforce the policies, programs, procedures, and practices with the requirements of the LANL Conduct of Engineering program.
- Plan, forecast, and identify necessary engineering resources to support project workload requirements; reviewing Project Engineering progress against approved schedules and budgets; evaluating changes; and taking corrective action when required.
- Work with the LANL Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representatives such as building official, fire marshal, electrical safety officer, etc. for identification of requirements, permitting, and issues resolution.
- Resolve field-initiated questions on engineering, visits jobsite, aide in the resolution of construction related technical issue; resolve a wide range of design and constructability issues in creative ways that adhere to codes and standards; and provide resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as an engineer, with at least 6 years of experience as a Project Engineer, Technical Project Manager, or other job title with the same functions
- Advanced experience working with design and construction contracts.
- Advanced experience in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, and cost and variance analysis.
- Proven experience of project execution and project management processes/procedures, detailed engineering, and construction work processes.
- Proven/Demonstrated experience: leading design teams and resolving technical issues; working with EVMS compliant schedule and cost control systems (i.e. training as Control Accounts Manager); working as a cost account manager (CAM);
- Advance knowledge of new methods of design and construction, related construction practices and the economics involved and application of industry codes and standards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.